Head Chef, Punthill Spring Hill

We’re a rapidly growing Australian Hotel Group in the early stages of expansion. From humble beginnings, our brand was founded out of a passion for connecting travelers to the local authenticity of a location by providing comfortable and bespoke accommodation. Today, we are a multi-brand accommodation group operating 21 hotels across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

Calling all culinary trailblazers and flavor visionaries! Jak and Hill, our newest café venture opening soon at onsite at our 4 Star property Punthill Spring Hill Hotel. We are now searching for an exceptional and hands-on Head Chef to lead our team in creating unforgettable modern Australian cuisine experiences. As the culinary maestro, you will showcase your expertise, infusing our menu with innovation and capturing the essence of Australian flavors. With a passion for culinary excellence, you will inspire and guide our team, creating a harmonious kitchen environment where creativity thrives.

If you’re ready to embark on a culinary journey like no other, seize this opportunity to become the Head Chef at Jak and Hill café! Unleash your creativity, design the first menu, and create an unforgettable dining experience. Come join us at Jak and Hill and be the key in shaping the culinary story and showcase your exceptional culinary skills.

Welcome to Punthill Spring Hill and Jak & Hill

Few minutes’ walk to the heart of Brisbane CBD ! The hotel of choice for corporate, long-stay and leisure travelers

• 70 studio and superior studio apartments with kitchen facilities
• Onsite pool & conference room.
• Onsite parking facilities & complimentary staff parking.
• Brand new Café opening soon Jak & Hill – Operating Monday to Sunday from 6:30am to 1:30pm.

Our Head Chef

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you’ll be part of a small team of genuine people, looking to create lasting memories and exceptional experiences for each and every guest. No day will be the same, but each day you’ll strive to:

• Enforce compliance with standards and procedures outlined in staff operation and induction manuals, ensuring adherence to occupational health and safety guidelines.
• Be creative in designing and planning a modern Australian cuisine menu.
• Oversee the implementation of the Food Safety Plan, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and procedures.
• Efficiently manage the kitchen team, fostering professionalism and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Possess knowledge of hygiene, food safety, and OH&S standards and ensure compliance.
• Maintain a calm and composed demeanor, excelling in fast-paced environments
• Manage budgets to ensure payroll, expenses and food cost centers align with the business financial targets.
• Implement effective kitchen management processes to minimize food wastage through good kitchen management processes, such as labelling and mise en place par levels etc.

What you will bring 

• Must have Food Safety Supervisor qualification.
• Must have First Aid certificate.
• Qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing a Food & Beverage team.
• Proof of working rights in Australia.
• A positive ownership mindset & integrity.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Fit to perform manual handling tasks.
• Food handling and safety knowledge.

You’ll thrive on our team if your approach to life is founded on strong relationships, using an ownership mindset, and driving your self-growth, all while staying true to you.

There is no better time to join us, so submit a copy of your current resume to apply now. We can’t wait to meet you.

To learn more, visit our website! https://punthill.com.au/about-us/